Country: United States of America
Closing date: 22 Mar 2019
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Working in close coordination with HPS Migration Officer responsible for IOM Humanitarian Responses and regional focal points -- coordinate the liaison and outreach on IOM’s emergency relief activities and policy outreach for Central and South America. Support advocacy efforts for IOM’s programs to New York based partners, donors and government representatives.
In close coordination with HPS Migration Officer responsible for IOM Humanitarian Responses -- act as alternate donor relation focal point and support IOM's participation in UN administered funds particularly the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Support liaising with the CERF Secretariat and IOM HQ, regional offices and country offices regarding programmatic and administrative guidelines, staff training, review and submission of funding proposals, information and review of reporting requirements, advice to field missions, stock taking and follow up.
Support the policy and liaison outreach activities of the Office Humanitarian, Peace and Security (HPS) team’s by monitoring the agenda of the principal organs of the United Nations, with a specific mandate on HPS issues -- including the activities of the Security Council, the General Assembly, the UN Secretariat and specifically identified UN agencies, funds and programmes.
As delegated, participate in relevant UN meetings (General Assembly, ECOSOC, interagency sessions, informal consultations among UN Member States, various Commissions) and prepare statements, aide memoires and interventions as well as written summaries, bibliographies, and talking points as agreed in each case. Likewise participate in bilateral consultations and/or programming initiatives between IOM and UN agencies, funds and programmes. Follow up as required with the various units at IOM HQ or missions in the field.
Be responsible for the preparation, internal coordination and release the HPS Unit’s external and internal information material (Reports, Weekly Updates, etc) as well as to maintain the HPS section of the Office web page.
Perform such other duties as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience;
- Master’s degree in the above fields is an advantage.
Experience
- Solid experience and political understanding of the migration and humanitarian settings in Central and Latin America;
- Experience working in a multilateral system, preferably UN context, along with familiarity with the UN system, its agencies, funds and programmes;
- Knowledge and understanding of the current migration and humanitarian debates in the UN and its impacts on the Organization;
- Knowledge of IOM project/programme activities in the humanitarian sphere;
- Experience in managing CERF funded projects;
- Experience in organizing seminars/events in collaboration with UN and/or NGO partners;
- Experience with strategic planning and demonstrated expertise in delivering presentations.
Languages
Full professional proficiency of Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of French will be an advantage.
Required Competencies
Values
Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.
Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.
Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.
Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.
Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.
Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.
Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.
Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.
Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.
Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
• Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized.
• Helps create a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.
• Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.
• Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.
• Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.
• Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.
• Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
• Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.
• Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Managerial Competencies - behavioural indicators level 2
• Assigns responsibilities fairly and manages performance, taking account of individual strengths, workloads and interests.
• Is inclusive in decision-making and actively seeks feedback from team members and colleagues in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Takes sound and timely managerial decisions that are consistent with the Organization's vision and purpose.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to understand needs and gain support.
• Delegates appropriately to make the most of others’ talents, clarifying expectations and allowing autonomy in important areas while providing necessary support.
• Encourages others to take responsibility for their performance; promotes ownership, responsibility and accountability for desired results at all levels.
• Creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion.
• Gives proper credit to others, shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort.
• Aligns own actions to the Organization’s vision, values and mandate.
• Translates strategic direction into short and medium-term plans and objectives for own team; revises objectives to reflect changes in organizational goals.
• Identifies key issues/priorities in complex situations and how they may be related to one another.
• Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
How to apply:
Interested External candidates are invited to submit their resume to eradicetti@iom.int and mccasseus@iom.int, by March 22, 2019